[RBW] Re: Should it stay or should it go?
Mike, I have a Cross Check that I use as my 'do everything' (lock-to-things/commute/dirt/recreational road) bike. I live in a very metropolitan area (I do mostly road riding), and I ride 32 mm gatorskins with a 1x8 drivetrain. I also keep a nice old road bike for go-fast rides. Based on my experience, I recommend one of two options: 1) My setup. Keep the Iron Man for go-fast road rides; it's a nice road bike, dent and all. Set up the Cross Check so that it goes anywhere, but is best suited for the places you spend the most time riding. 2) Get an extra wheelset or two to throw on the Cross Check when you want to radically change how it rides. Depending on how picky you are, and how many wheelsets you want to own, you can use the bike for a lot of extreme riding situations (I did a 50 mile road ride one weekend, and 30 mile trail/single track ride the next; I used some knobbly tires for the trail ride). Keep the Accordo as a grocery-getter that you can park anywhere, and backup bike that you can ride if the Surly needs work done. Hope you enjoy the new bike, - Chris On Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:56:45 AM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: Hi gang, Well, I have some decision-making to do involving current bike arrangement. I have two bikes, but need to get rid of one to make room for a new one. I am getting a Surly Cross Check (would spring for a Sam, but unfortunately, can't afford it, now matter how I slice the pie). My current bikes are both Centurions. One is an Accordo RS set up as a single speed, Tange Infinity tubing. The other is a Dave Scott Master, 14-speed with Shimano 600 group and Champion 1 tubing. I have been thinking about just keeping the Dave Scott as is for group riding. I have a Brooks on it and could get a small saddle bag for tools, a small jacket, patch kit, etc. BUT, the top tube has a small dent in it. I am probably like the 4th or 5th owner, if not further down the line. If it was a perfect frame I probably wouldn't even consider discontinuing it in my line up. The other option is to put the Shimano 600 group on the Accordo and use that as my roadie, then sell all the single speed parts off of it to help buy the Surly and a few parts I still need. Only problem with that is I would have the other frame to sell, and I doubt it would sell as a standalone frame/fork with a dented top tube. Otherwise, that Dave Scott is responsive and really fun to ride. I had the Accordo set up as a road bike and it just didn't have the zip of it's big brother. The Accordo is a bit better looking, though, too. That sweet red paint job with white head tube and seat tube. The Dave Scott is a white with the funny lightning-storm graphics on the fork. I like the Accordo a lot, and it has rear braze on for a rack, as well as a spot for a frame pump (Zefal #4 on the way!), but those would likely go on the Cross Check anyway. I guess in the end, either one would leave me with a road bike with the parts I already have. I'm just sort of looking for a few more factors to consider to help me make the decision. Thanks, all. - Mike in Austin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] SF Bay Area: (PSA) stolen bicycle? Marin County is looking for owners
The link has a picture of each bike recovered. There are about 140 of them. http://photos.marinij.com/2014/06/26/photos-is-this-your-missing-bicycle/#1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Travel to SFO / RBW: Food Tips?
I second The Bica recommendation. It's my home away from home. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?
Since no one has mentioned it, have you tried loosening the B-screw on the rear derailleur? Loosening the B-screw moves the derailleur arm forward, which lets the chain wrap more around your cogs. Messing with the B-screw on friction drivetrains has gotten me extra life out of some really worn parts on a variety of frames. On Sunday, June 1, 2014 9:52:51 AM UTC-7, William! wrote: My Atlantis has had occasional ghost shifting issues since I first built it up. Usually when standing up to pedal, only in the middle cogs (highest and lowest cog are fine). Things I've tried: - The whole drive train has been replaced a few times as I've worn it out. I've learned the hard way and keep a careful eye on chain stretch and tooth wear. So the problem is probably not the drive train. - The silver bar end shifters are tight, probably tighter than needed. I've tried beeswax, replacing the plastic thingies. Pretty sure they are not slipping, the problem is probably not in the shifters. - Tried using a cable liner along the bottom bracket shell. The thing tends to slip up and become useless after a few dozen shifts and I don't think it is making a difference even when properly aligned. The problem could be here. At this point I'm thinking it's the frame – either the bottom bracket shell cable routing or excessive frame flex. I'm thinking of tapping the bottom bracket shell to install a proper cable route. Anyone tried that? Anyone else dealt with this issue on largish Atlantis or other similar Rivs? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: California Visit - Recommendations???
If you feel like riding up a big hill while you are in the San Francisco area, I recommend Hawk Hill. It's just on the Marin side of the Golden Gate Bridge, and it follows the cost for about a mile and a half (all of which is uphill). The payoff is a great view of the bridge and San Francisco; one of those post card views. On Sunday, June 1, 2014 6:17:07 AM UTC-7, Meade Anderson wrote: Hey I'll be on a bit of a family vacation driving from LA to SF and a bit north starting around the 15th of June and will have my folding Bike Friday in tow so I hope to get in a casual ride or two along the coast. Are there any recommendations for cheap/interesting hotels or camping spots south or north of SF. How about sections for a ride along the coast? Thanks in advance for any recommendations... meadefixing lunch for a country ride... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
